27 Excellent Things to do this Weekend in Vancouver: Aug 11-13

Anyone else starting to get anxious that the summer is almost over? Time to do ALL THE THINGS before September hits and the slow descent into Fall/Winter begins. But, lets not get worked up about that quite yet… It’s still summertime in full swing, and even if the weatherman is calling for some much-needed rain, there’s still a whole lot going on in town to keep you busy! Check out the list of 27 excellent things happening this weekend below!

Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show – This one of a kind event is featuring 60 of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada and abroad, bringing you unique gems, fine minerals, rare fossils, hand made jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art and more.

A Bawdy Night of Bardlesque Revelry – A highly-artistic literary journey through the world of William Shakespeare, just the way he wanted it — with bawdy wenches, obscure dick jokes, and terrible, terrible puns.

Story Story Lie Championship – Vancouver’s hit storytelling game show’s thrilled to be on a bigger stage, with bigger prizes and a line up of the years most deceitful performers. The finalists will go head to head in the championship for the ultimate prize in a very special edition of Story Story Lie at The Fox Cabaret on Main Street.

North Vancouver Shipyards Market– Live music, a beer garden, food, art, music… Dogs are allowed and you can by things like jewelry, clothing, baking, organic meats, and much more.

Seawheeze Half Marathon After Party– The run sold out in seconds, but everyone is invited to celebrate after the Seawheeze half marathon is done. There will be a huge yoga class, live music, an artisan market, and lots of awesome food.

VMF FLASH Tattoo Pop-Up – Awesome tattoos by some off the best artists in town. 11 artists! 5 hours! Make sure to get there early to reserve your spot. First come, first served.

Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show – This one of a kind event is featuring 60 of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada and abroad, bringing you unique gems, fine minerals, rare fossils, hand made jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art and more.

Blackout: Night Sky Festival – Blackout brings together storytellers, musicians, artists and astronomers to share their relationships to the skies. Witness the peak of the Perseid meteor shower and explore the museum until midnight during this all-ages event.

Vancouver Gem & Mineral Show – This one of a kind event is featuring 60 of the best gem, mineral and jewellery vendors from across Canada and abroad, bringing you unique gems, fine minerals, rare fossils, hand made jewellery, fancy beads and findings, lapidary art and more.

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